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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.07, 31.79 and 20.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.07, 31.79 and 20.96 is: 28.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.07 : 31.79 = 20.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.07/31.79 = 20.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.07x = 31.79 × 20.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.07x = 666.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666.51/23.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.89

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